From edible clay to a clay-containing formulation for optimization of oral delivery of some trace elements: A review

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition

Volumn 61, Issue 8, 2010, Pages 803-822

  Richard Kikouama, Odilon Jean ^a   Balde, Lamine ^a  

^a Universite Paris Sud   (France)

Author keywords

Clay powder formulation; Controlled release; Edible clay; Floating pellets; Gastrointestinal absorption; Geophagy; Trace elements

Indexed keywords

EID: 78649815983     PISSN: 09637486     EISSN: 14653478     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/09637486.2010.486759     Document Type: Review

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